To contact us in your local area: Call our direct lines listed under Minnesota651-501-5680

Serving senior drivers and individuals with all levels of disability

On-site, behind-the-wheel driver evaluation and training throughout

Minnesota and surrounding states

OT/PT clinical assessment

Highly qualified, experienced staff

Full range of vehicles and adaptiveequipment prescription

Convenient, timely appointments ... weekend/evening times included

Driver Evaluation and Training for People with Disabilities

For more information or to schedule an appointment ... Call direct lines in your area listed under Minnesota

Adaptive Experts is the only national company of its size that provides a team of professionals that are
state licensed Occupational/Physical therapy practitioners with expertise as licensed driving instructors.
Because of the very specific needs of our clients, it is our firm belief that it is imperative to provide both
medical expertise as well as driver education. Our expert staff are available to consult with clients and
specialized dealers to facilitate the process of obtaining and successfully driving a modified vehicle.

WHO WE SERVE

Our highly experienced staff are trained to work with all disabilities, beginning or experienced drivers, and any level of vehicle modification. We work very closely with our clients, their families, and various professionals to assist in making appropriate decisions regarding the transition to driving.

Convenient on-site service allows for evaluation and training in the client’s own driving environment, and greatly benefits those clients who have difficulty arranging transportation

Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Amputation

Arthritis

Brain injury

Cerebral palsy

Learning/Cognitive disability

Multiple sclerosis

Muscular dystrophy

Neuropathy

Orthopedic injuries

Post-polio

Senior drivers

Spina bifida

Spinal cord injury

Stroke

Visual impairment ... and others

COMPREHENSIVE DRIVER EVALUATION

Comprehensive driving evaluation determines the extent of a disability and how this impacts the ability to drive safely. Safety is our highest priority. Our precise evaluation includes clinical pre-driver screening along with behind-the-wheel assessment and adaptive equipment recommendations.

Behind-the-wheel evaluation includes:

Vehicle entry/seating

Operation of secondary controls

Adaptive equipment, if needed

Vehicle operation

Knowledge of traffic rules

Judgement/Decision-making

Visual awareness, attention

Ability to safely negotiate typical traffic environments. The results of our evaluation are first discussed
with our client, and then a detailed written report with recommendations is sent to the client, their physician, and/or the referral source.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVING TRAINING

On-road instruction and training can be done in a regular car or specialized vehicle. All of our vehicles are equipped with an instructor brake, and if needed, a full range of adaptive driving controls
are also available.

Instruct in use of adaptive equipment

Refresh driving skills

Instruct new drivers

Teach compensatory techniques, defensive driving

Develop confidence for independent driving

Follow-up training in client’s modified vehicle

Prepare for DMV road test

We are the only high tech company in Wisconsin. We offer a wide range of specialized vehicles
from sedans to wheelchair accessible vans, which are adapted on the spot for low, moderate and high technology.